Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
These fluffy, buttery homemade cinnamon rolls are filled with sweet cinnamon-sugar goodness and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing—perfect for cozy mornings or indulgent brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup milk whole or 2%
- ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ stick
- 1 packet 0.25 oz active dry yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ Tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 –4 Tbsp milk adjust for consistency
Instructions
- Melt butter and warm milk to 100–110°F.
- Combine with sugar and yeast; let sit 10 mins.
- Add egg, salt, vanilla. Stir in flour gradually to form a soft dough.
- Cover and proof 10 mins in a warm oven.
- Mix filling ingredients and set aside.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/homemade-cinnamon-rolls/
Notes
- For overnight rolls, assemble and refrigerate before baking. Let come to room temp before placing in the oven.
- Add chopped pecans or raisins to the filling for a twist.
- You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook to knead if preferred.